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Waples Family History

Waples Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Waple with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waples family from?

You can see how Waples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waples family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Waples families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Waples's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Waples families in 1891.
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What did your Waples ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printer (monotype Operator) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waples. 50% of Waples men worked as a Printer (monotype Operator) and 96% of Waples women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waples were Colliery Hewer Below Heavy and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printer (monotype Operator)
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Below Heavy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Waples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waples census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 567 immigration records available for the last name Waples. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Waples. For the veterans among your Waples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waples lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Waples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waples in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waples ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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